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Health
November 7th, 2022
Washington University Researchers Develop New Tool That May Predict Risk of Alzheimer's
St Louis' Washington University Medical School Researchers have developed a tool that could predict an individual’s future risk of developing Alzheimer's. Memory loss is one of the leading causes of long-term health care worldwide.
Government
December 23rd, 2022
New York and Other States Facing Long-Term Care Crisis - Resources May Make It Easier for Family Caregivers
New York is one of several states looking to ease some of the stress on informal family caregivers. New taxes are being considered, and tax incentives are available for Long-Term Care Insurance.
Pets
April 20th, 2024
Dogs are a Best Friend for Those with Dementia
Can service dogs help those with dementia or Alzheimer's? Yes. Trained service dogs can help someone with dementia navigate the world for a better quality of life - easing some of the burdens on family caregivers.
Insurance
May 10th, 2021
Colorado Families Grappling with Increased LTC Costs
Coloradans are struggling to balance the needs of older family members with their careers and families. Long-term health care costs are growing, and planning is essential for family and finances.
Government
May 20th, 2022
Voter Access Program Helps Aging Adults Get to the Polls
How will you get to the polls in the next election? For older people, that can often be a challenge. A major ride-share company is now working with several organizations to get older people to the polls without charge.
Activities of Daily Living (ADL's)
Activities of daily living (ADLs) are learned activities that each person performs to live a normal life.
Health
February 10th, 2025
More Steps Leads to Reduced Dementia Risk - Study Shows
Those shoes were meant for walking, and that is what you should do. Research indicates that the more you walk, the more likely you can delay or avoid the onset of dementia.
People
September 14th, 2022
Caregiver of the Year for 2022 Named by National Group
Caregivers are essential to American families as older adults increasingly need help with daily living activities or supervision due to dementia. One of those caregivers, Katrice Turner of Maryland, has been named the 2022 Caregiver of the Year.
If you own a Long-Term Care Insurance policy, your benefits will follow you when you move. Some companies also offer international benefits. However, if you think you will move, consider the costs of care in that location when designing the policy.
Medicaid (MediCal in California or MassHealth in Massachusetts)
Medicaid is a government-funded medical aid program. Medicaid aims to help low-income individuals pay for medical and long-term care.
Health
June 7th, 2023
Revolutionizing Aging: Researchers Pioneer Magnetic Therapy to Combat Physical Declines
Researchers at the National University of Singapore are pioneering an innovative magnetic muscle therapy that improves mobility and body composition in older adults.